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1102 Main St
Belmar, New Jersey 07719
I threw my husband a 40th birthday at Go Play Arcade. Everyone had a blast! We were able to rent the space, so our party was private. Todd made the booking process easy and Adam was very attentive throughout the event. I would highly recommend booking a party here for kids, or adults that are kids at heart!
Perfect spot to take my kids for an hour or so to play some video games. Brings back memories from when I was a kid. The owner is super nice every time we have been and the games are affordable too.
Great place, fun for the whole family. Super clean and friendly staff would definitely go back again and bring my friends! They have a decent variety, more than enough to occupy an hour or two. I would recommend this place as a great way to entertain kids when the weather is cold or rainy." Overall, Go Play Arcade is a fun place to go for a few hours of gaming. It has a variety of games, including video games, skeeball, air hockey, and pinball. The staff is also friendly and helpful.
We had a triple brother birthday party and Go Play Belmar was such a fantastic spot. So easy to set up and clean up. Plus the customer service to plan and book the party was super kind and easy. This was our 2nd time booking a party with them and we are definitely planning the next one there as well!
This place is awesome! We've hosting two birthday parties here and great experience both times. Adam is so nice and attentive, making sure everyone is taken care of, the kids get their cards immediately so they can start playing. The price is great too. We can't wait to go back!
Probably one of the coolest arcades we have been to in quite awhile! Celebrated our sons 6th birthday here today and couldn't be happier with the decision. Clean and super fun place and awesome staff member! Will absolutely be back on a regular basis:) thanks so much for the great experience!
We hosted our son's 7th birthday party earlier this month and it was a blast! The kids loved playing the video games and enjoyed using their tickets to get some prizes at the end...worth spending the money for this add on so you don't have to stress about goodie bags. The party room is the perfect size and being able to order in your own food is great! Will def come back on a winter day to hang out with the kids!
I had a birthday party for my 6 year old daughter at Go Play Arcade and it was awesome! The girls had so much fun! It was clean, organized, and affordable! It was a very easy party for me as the host! I got the pizza package, drink package, party supplies package, and credits for the kids to choose items at the end and it was still the most affordable party i have ever done! The kids basically chose their own goodie bags at the end and they loved it! The pizza was on time, there were plenty of drinks for th
Great place! Especially for private birthday parties. Our son and his friends loved it here so much. Will definitely return :)
We recently held my 7 year old son?s birthday party at Go Play Arcade. We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Todd, the owner, was incredibly responsive. When I initially emailed about the party, he got back to me within the hour. He was also extremely accommodating. The entire experience was easy from start to finish. All we had to do was show up and bring dessert and they look care of the rest even creating a custom invitation. All the kids had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the local pi
Had an amazing birthday party here for my son. The place was perfect for a private event with small kids. We didn't need to worry about them running around or getting lost because it was the perfect size. Everything was very clean and well maintained. The party host was very accommodating and helpful for whatever we needed. It cost a little extra to do the private event but was worth it because parents could relax knowing the whole place was party gusts only. We also didn't need to worry about goody bags bc
This arcade is perfect for kids birthday parties now with even more games kids of all ages. We had so much for fun for my sons 5th birthday party here and had the best experience! The owner was super great to work with, so easy and flexible. We were able to bring in our own food, dessert, and decorations which I love. We had the whole place to ourselves for our allotted time. The place was super clean and all the games were great...they have games for all ages! We will be back for sure!
Had my son's 11th birthday here and all the kids had a great time!! Party host Adam was awesome, and they had great game selection. Even the parents were excited to hop on some old school games. Definitely will bring the kids more often and not just for parties!!
I had my sons 6th birthday party here and it was incredible. As a parent the place is small enough where the kids are contained and they take care of EVERYTHING, plates, napkins, utensils, just show up and let the kids go wild! Couldn't recommend it enough for birthday parties or just a fun activity.
Perfect! Saved us a trip to point Pleasant boardwalk. The guy that helped us was very nice! Will definitely return :)
It's a nice place for kids small but fun
My son had his 5th birthday party here and it was a hit! All the kids and even the parents loved it. Everyone had great time. The guys who own the place are awesome as well. Overall a great experience and we definitely will be going back!
Perfect for a kid?s birthday party! We had my son?s 7th birthday here and the kids had such a great time, they didn't want to leave! It's a small place but we had no problems with a party of 15 kids. The staff working that day was very nice and helpful. We had a great experience and the price was very reasonable as well!
Checked out Go Play for their re-opening. They took a fun spot and made it even better. Awesome new games and layout. The place looks great. The card system lets you come and go as you please and, as a bonus, you can win tickets to redeem for gifts now. The new air hockey table is pretty sweet too.
GREAT place to visit! My family and I were in the area and looking for a place to take the children. We came across Go Play Arcade and stopped in for a visit. So glad we did ! The staff were super nice and the facility was clean and all games were working. We did not have a party however, there was a party going on and those kids were well taken care of.
Perfect experience for birthday party. We hosted our 11 year olds party here. 20 kids all had a great time. Place is clean, machines all work great and Adam who works there made sure everyone was well taken care of.
Had my son?s birthday party here and it was a hit! Great games, hours of fun, awesome staff. 10/10
A lot of fun! We were here for a birthday party and it was a nice spot. It is a small place, but there are definitely enough games to play to keep you busy for an hour or two. Parking was easy, but not too sure where you'd find it in the summer.
Guy that runs it is very cool, games are priced very well unlike most big arcades. Only downfall is it gets a bit hot from all the machines and there isnt anywhere to sit. Definitely a must if visiting belmar.
Go Play Arcade is definately a great night out for the family! I have been here numerous times since it's been under new ownership and have had great experiences.The staff is great! I absolutely plan on booking a birthday party here for my daughter and neices in the future! The owner definately knows how to run an Arcade the way it should be run. I've worked in plenty of arcades and can tell you that the pricing is extremely fair here. There are plenty of fun games that keep alive the nostalgia of a classic
Perfect party for ages 1-adult
This is a great little spot on Main Street in Belmar. I've been in here a bunch. I love that it now has retro games and newer games, and a ticket system to earn prizes, so both kids and parents can enjoy. Super easy and fun way to have a birthday party. But also a great date spot. My daughter loves the stuffed animal prizes we win. Adam, the main guy who works there is very helpful and personable. Overall, highly recommend checking this spot out. Nice to see family friendly fun like this in Belmar.
Had a great time at the arcade with the kids, they loved it! Fantastic break from the shore heat, will definitely be coming back!
We were just there for a birthday party after they had their grand reopening. The place is so much more suited for children now. The new games are great and the kids get to choose prizes now just like at the boardwalk. Highly recommend.
We just hosted our kindergartener?s birthday party and CANNOT SAY ENOUGH GREAT THINGS ABOUT GO PLAY ARCADE!! The new, updated games with tickets and PRIZES for the kids at the end were SO unexpected & an awesome treat for the kids (WHY did I stress about making goodie bags??!! Lol). It was the cleanest arcade (^bathroom included!) we've ever frequented at the Jersey shore. Adam, our party planner, anticipated ALL needs from start to finish. Great variety of games (kids of all ages - parents included!) :) Th
Amazing and so much fun! I love that they charge by the hour and have an awesome air hockey game. All the kids in our group absolutely loved it and I highly recommend for a birthday or just a night out!!
Went to go play with my nieces and nephews. Was a great place! They had a blast and won some cool prizes. Place is clean and staff is friendly Highly recommend.
I did my daughter's birthday party here. They were super accommodating, set everything up and got pizza from a delicious spot. The kids all had a blast and the games were awesome. Highly recommend.
Wonderful place to throw parties at. Super laid back and everyone is so helpful. We also love just coming to hang out and play games as well!
We had an amazing time at the Go Play Arcade! The games were amazing, and the staff was very accommodating. The kids had a blast, and we are definitely planning to come back for more fun!
Just had my son's 6th birthday party here. The kids loved it! It's such a nice place and the people are very nice. We can't wait to go back for some fun. ??
Thank you for making an otherwise terrible afternoon wonderful for my sister and her kids visiting from PA. We had such a blast! My niece and nephew loved their prizes and getting their yah yah's out with the games. You keep a pristine clean place and we had loads of fun!
What a cool spot!! For young and adults alike. Had my 6yr old sons bday here , staff was amazing enviornment was equally amazing such a fun place , look forward to going back just to play Thank you so much !!! #hiddengem
We had a blast at Go Play Arcade celebrating my sons birthday! Everyone raved about it! Super fun and clean! It was a perfect day!
I DO like this place, I like the retro games that are up and running, and the kids had fun!!!??...some of the machines disappointed us, though. Some flippers aren't working, pinball gets stuck, etc... Overall, the machines need a little repair work and TLC. We'll be back to check on the progress.
It was fun when you found some games that worked for 2 player. Some games partially worked. But for 10 dollars an hour for time to pass it was okay. If they kept the games in a good condition then it definitely would be a 5 star rating.
I saw this place on Groupon and thought hey I love retro games and arcades so thought I would give it a try... if it wasn't for the great bargain and pleasant girl that greeted us I would have given only one star.. first the place was legit dirty like it hadn't been cleaned in months.. most games had technical issues.. joysticks and buttons not working, the panels were dark, screens cracked, you name it.. the place was unusually dark in there too like they were saving money on the electric bill?? It was bl
Had my son's party here. Rented out the arcade and he had a ball. Not just for kids, grown ups can play too.
My family and I went here for a rainy day activity. It was very fun and had alot of the arcade games I grew up playing. I was able to show my kids and play with them. I will definitely visit again.
My 4 year old loved it. Its a nice little game room. Kept clean and plenty of games.
Such fun for the kids :) It is an easily affordable retro-arcade trip with the pay-one-price policy for the time you plan to stay. In addition to retro games, they have Wii and Play Station in back, just ask for controllers at the front desk.
Fun place! Lots of older games that brought back memories. Pricing is acceptable for time blocks of play. Birthday parties are well priced and the staff is attentive to your requests.
Cool place, not many of its kind left. Well worth the visit although a couple of machines were not working. A lot cheaper than the hundreds of quarters I pumped into these machines in the 80's.
Good experience I did not notice any sanitizer but could have been me. Games were good as always be safe wash your hands
Couldnt of been happier with my son?s birthday party! Owners went above and beyond and everyone absolutely loved it
Fair game pricing. Fun for all different age groups. My 5 year old had a blast!
Kiddos love it. Good way to spend a rainy day. Reasonably priced. Great staff. We spent hours here the other day.
Had family plan an event here. Great place to plan a birthday party. Newer games with Redemption now!
Amazing.Great staff. Family days at places like this make memories that last forever. And really clean bathrooms...
This is nice fun if you want to take the kids has cool retro games good deals you can find online for them their customer service is really nice!
This place is an 80s kids dream and it is a byob! Went for a kid's birthday party but I think I had more fun.
the new system they run now is not so great, the place is very small and 10 dollars will get you nowhere, mostly all the games there is a dollar a play and you run through them pretty quick
Awesome place to take the kids , parents will have a blast as well. Great place!
Not a huge selection of games or prizes but kind atmosphere and friendly staff.
Awesome place! Affordable, family-friendly, and the staff are the nicest people! Really great.
Clean and safe. Had a bunch of teens go and they had a great time. We will go again.
Went here on a date because I got a Groupon. My boyfriend and I loved it, had so much fun.
A graveyard of old arcade games. Limited selection, nothing for a 4 year old. Glad we had a Groupon and didn't pay full price.
It was great very family friendly place. Had a lot of fun
Lots of fun! A nice, cool, clean and fun place to play all of the retro games!
Such a fun birthday party with so many great games to choose from.
Very nice place. Retro games from the 80s and 90s. Great prices
My son and his friends had a great time!!
Fun amazing place for all ages. We all enjoyed it here!!
Some really great throwback games here. Well worth the trip if you are into older games.
Great rainy day activity. Very reasonably priced. Clean inside.
Todd the Owner is Super Friendly and a Pleasure to Talk to.
Great place for a party. Recommended to many friends
Nice retro arcade lots of fun.. They even have modern consoles too!
Fun small arcade on Main Street in Belmar!
Kids had so much fun. Can't wait to go back!
Awesome games and great for birthday parties!
Fun place. Some of the games didn't work, but there was enough stuff there that it didn't matter.
Fun old school games great deals through Groupon.
Great atmosphere for kids..good price too
I like the place. Problem was the things were not working, joysticks, buttons, displays.
Kind of dirty and not as much to do as Silverball Museum in Asbury Park.
That place looks cool I think I will go there some time
Went here with the einikle'ch. Very nice and economical.
It's time there...had a great time. Will be going back in the near future.
nice enjoyable place, very good customer service.
Nice place but a little to small
Great spot to pass some time with the family.
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
Absolutely, retro games in arcades remain a thrilling draw in 2025! Classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Street Fighter II offer simple yet addictive gameplay, blending nostalgia with timeless challenge. Modern arcade cabinets often feature crisp displays and restored controls, enhancing the experience. These games thrive on quick reflexes and strategy, with vibrant pixel art and iconic soundtracks that spark joy. Arcades host tournaments and leaderboards, fostering a lively community. While modern games dominate, retro titles provide a unique, accessible thrill that keeps arcades buzzing.